News in the College

Latest news from the College of Medical and Dental Sciences

Professor Amos Burke appointed Director of the Birmingham Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit

Amos Burke, wearing a blue suit.
Description:
Professor Amos Burke has been appointed as the new Director of the Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit, based at the University of Birmingham.
Date:
19 December 2023

Doctor Who festive specials linked to lower death rates

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Description:
Study highlights the positive impact of doctors working over the festive period - may prompt broadcasters to air new Doctor Who episodes each year at Christmas
Date:
18 December 2023

Research Fellow receives five-year £706K Wellcome Trust Early-Career Award

Dr Sally Clayton
Description:
Dr Sally Clayton will study a novel pathway that becomes dysregulated in inflammatory diseases and how it controls the function in immune cells.
Date:
15 December 2023

Funding boost supports tackling bacterial infections worldwide through collaborative innovation

Bacteria
Description:
New funding, announced by the Medical Research Council, will support BactiVac, the Bacterial Vaccines Network as well as other global vaccine research.
Date:
12 December 2023

Health impacts of abuse more extensive than previously thought, research says

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Description:
Mental health and maternal health had strongest association following intimate partner violence and childhood sexual abuse
Date:
11 December 2023

Toolkit helps researchers develop more equitable and representative research

Hands of various ethnicities placed on table
Description:
People under-represented in trials could benefit from improved health prospects thanks to a new toolkit that will help make research more inclusive.
Date:
08 December 2023

Good maternal health ‘reparations’ has lifelong benefits for women

A pregnant woman taking a blood measurement on her index finger
Description:
Call for action to address vulnerability during pregnancy for women around the world.
Date:
07 December 2023

Patients receiving doctors' letters welcome – so let's extend to psychiatry too

Psychiatist making handwritten notes during a consultation session with patient
Description:
Clinicians encouraged to correspond directly with patients about care
Date:
04 December 2023

Further funding recognises Birmingham’s growing reputation in public health research

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Description:
Our public health research is strong and significant new funding demonstrates further growth and confidence in Birmingham to lead the way in this area.
Date:
30 November 2023

Stronger together: Birmingham research infrastructures get together to boost innovation

Full room of attendees at the UoB and NIHR Research Showcase
Description:
At the University of Birmingham and NIHR Research Showcase, local research infrastructures highlighted their combined capabilities to potential collaborators.
Date:
30 November 2023

Epilepsy and Pregnancy – new project to create personalised care for at-risk mums

A newborn baby being held next to its mother after a caesarian section birth
Description:
Launch event in Parliament hosted by former health minister Baroness Cumberlege, who chaired key report on harmful side effects of some medicine.
Date:
30 November 2023

Colonic surgery complications reduced across globe after online training programme

Surgeon in scrubs reaching for a tool
Description:
EAGLE study led to fewer anastomotic leaks following surgery in more than 300 global surgery sites
Date:
30 November 2023
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